Diagnosis and compensation of educational losses Of medical students during martial law

Abstract

The martial law caused by the Russian aggression against Ukraine has seriously affected all aspects of life, including education. Medical education, which requires not only heoretical knowledge but also significant practical experience, has been particularly affected. The loss of access to clinical sites, restrictions on communication between students and teachers, and psychological difficulties have made the learning process for medical students much more difficult. To ensure quality training of future doctors, it is necessary to introduce systematic approaches to diagnosing educational losses and develop mechanisms to compensate for them, taking into account the peculiarities of the modern educational environment. Diagnostics of educational losses should be systematic and cover all aspects of medical students’ training. When analysing cognitive losses, we pay attention to the assessment of theoretical knowledge. Teachers of the Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy use tests and quizzes to identify gaps in knowledge of basic disciplines (anatomy, histology, biochemistry, etc.). Comparing the results before and during martial law helps to assess the extent of losses. The level of mastery of professional terminology is decreasing due to insufficient contact with teachers and colleagues; during distance learning, higher education students may have difficulty using medical terminology.